The 1991 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The GT is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Mustang which include GT and LX. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Performance

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The HO engine is paired with a Borg Warner 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1991 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

Mustang GT Statistics

The Mustang is 179.60 inches long, 68.30 inches wide, and 52.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 100.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,215 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1991 Mustang gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In 1990 and 1991 the Mustang GT was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Convertible, Ford Mustang, GT

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